Prince George’s County students return to classroom as US COVID-19 cases climb
Students returned to the classroom in Prince George's County Wednesday for the start of a new school year as coronavirus cases continue to climb across the country.
Students returned to the classroom in Prince George's County Wednesday for the start of a new school year as coronavirus cases continue to climb across the country.
Fairfax Co. Public Schools exploring virtual option for students in quarantine
A spokeswoman for Fairfax Co. Public Schools says the school district is exploring how to connect students to their classes if they are out on quarantine.
A spokeswoman for Fairfax Co. Public Schools says the school district is exploring how to connect students to their classes if they are out on quarantine.
'Extremists' not 'terrorists': Virginia Dept. of Education 9/11 training video causes controversy
A Virginia Department of Education teacher training video is stirring up some controversy.
A Virginia Department of Education teacher training video is stirring up some controversy.
2 Fredericksburg-area schools shift to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks
Students in two Fredericksburg, Virginia schools have shifted to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks.
Students in two Fredericksburg, Virginia schools have shifted to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks.
DC, Montgomery County students back to school as COVID-19 cases rise nationwide
Students in Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County are back in the classroom Monday for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to grow nationwide due in part to the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
Students in Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County are back in the classroom Monday for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to grow nationwide due in part to the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
Loudoun County school students face bus driver shortage, nationwide COVID surge as year begins
Students at Loudoun County Public Schools are back in the classroom for in-person learning as the school year begins amid a nationwide rise in coronavirus cases and a bus driver shortage.
Students at Loudoun County Public Schools are back in the classroom for in-person learning as the school year begins amid a nationwide rise in coronavirus cases and a bus driver shortage.
Montgomery County's back-to-school plans shifting due to COVID concerns
Montgomery County schools are set to open their doors on Monday, but already there have been some changes to their back-to-school plans that stem from concern over the COVID-19 delta variant.
Montgomery County schools are set to open their doors on Monday, but already there have been some changes to their back-to-school plans that stem from concern over the COVID-19 delta variant.
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
School bus driver shortage could cause delays for many DC-area families
Many kids in the D.C region who take the school bus may not get to school or back to their homes on time, all thanks to bus driver shortages impacting many school systems across the country.
Many kids in the D.C region who take the school bus may not get to school or back to their homes on time, all thanks to bus driver shortages impacting many school systems across the country.
Some DMV parents concerned about kids eating in school cafeterias ask districts for outdoor plan
Some parents in the D.C region are asking their school districts, what’s the plan for breakfast and lunch whenever kids gather inside of school buildings to eat without wearing a mask?
Some parents in the D.C region are asking their school districts, what’s the plan for breakfast and lunch whenever kids gather inside of school buildings to eat without wearing a mask?
Prince George’s County schools employees must be vaccinated, or be tested weekly: officials
Prince George’s County officials on Friday announced that all school employees will be required either to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Prince George’s County officials on Friday announced that all school employees will be required either to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.
Preliminary estimates reveal staff vaccination rates at DC-area school districts
In the last week FOX 5 obtained data from six of the largest school districts in the D.C. region which provides an estimate of how many teachers and staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.
In the last week FOX 5 obtained data from six of the largest school districts in the D.C. region which provides an estimate of how many teachers and staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Loudoun County transgender student policy vote expected; public meeting guidelines revised
The Loudoun County School Board is expected to vote on its transgender student policy Tuesday and has modified its procedures following arrests made at its previous meeting.
The Loudoun County School Board is expected to vote on its transgender student policy Tuesday and has modified its procedures following arrests made at its previous meeting.
Stafford County first day of school as students, teachers return amid rising COVID-19 cases
Stafford County Public School students and teachers return to the classroom Monday as the school year begins amid rising coronavirus cases.
Stafford County Public School students and teachers return to the classroom Monday as the school year begins amid rising coronavirus cases.
US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
Montgomery County organization collects back-to-school items for children in need
Demand is much higher this year because of the pandemic.
Demand is much higher this year because of the pandemic.
Several colleges, universities cancel tuition debt for students for COVID-19 relief
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More and more colleges and universities are canceling tuition debt for students in hopes of providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennessee State University to pay off balances of returning students
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.